Fellow Programme in Management

Research Aptitude Test (RAT) will be conducted on the day of FPM interview. All the candidates who have completed filing of FPM admission form will be informed about the RAT.

ABOUT FELLOW PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT (FPM)

The full-time residential Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is designed to enhance research capabilities of the participants and prepare them for research, academics, and consulting roles.

The Programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, Government of India in 2018.

COURSE STRUCTURE

FPM is a full-time residential programme. The candidate is expected to complete the course work and thesis in 4 years.

The First year of the FPM Programme will commence with Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP), like in IIMs. FPM participants have to complete all the courses taught to PGP participants in the first year. During this period the participants learn basic concepts in the areas of Business Communication, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Systems, and Operations & Quantitative Techniques. These core courses help the students in building a strong foundation in various functional areas.

Students selected for FPM, having PGDM from CIMP, do not have to undergo the first year classes.

In the second year, participants will be taught courses related to Research Methodology, Managerial Statistics, Systems Approach to Management and General Management along with core area courses. The second year courses prepare FPM participants to conduct research work independently in their area of specialisation. From the third year onwards, the FPM participants start independent research work under the supervision of a Guide and Research Advisory Committee.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests (CAT, GMAT, GRE). Candidates not having a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE score will be selected through Research Aptitude Test (RAT). Research Aptitude Test will be conducted by Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna.

The candidates must submit a synopsis of about 5000 words on the area of their research interest (tentative research proposal) along with his / her application. Every candidate has to make a presentation before the selection committee. Shortlisting of the candidates will be done on the basis of Test scores (CAT, GMAT, GRE, RAT), previous academic record, relevant work experience and the quality of presentation.

Shortlisted applicants will be called for a Research Aptitude Test, Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) during April, 2019. Applicants will be informed about the Research Aptitude Test, Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) schedule by emails.

ELIGIBILITY

The candidate must hold a master’s degree [or equivalent in Engineering / Technology / Management / Economics / Social Science / Biological Science / Pure Science / Commerce / Humanities] with above 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a University incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. Foreign applicants having Masters Degree with above 50% marks or equivalent will also be considered.

Candidates appearing for the final year of Master’s Degree / equivalent examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. Successful candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he / she submits a certificate latest by June 30th, 2019 from the Principal / Registrar of his / her College / Institute (issued on or before June 30th, 2019) stating that the candidate has completed all the formalities / requirements for obtaining the master’s degree / equivalent qualification on or before the date of the issue of certificate.

Prospective candidates must maintain a valid email account and valid phone number throughout the selection process. CIMP will not be responsible for non-delivery of messages if the email address and phone number supplied in the application form are invalid / changed later.

Though CIMP uses CAT scores for short-listing the candidates for Fellow Programme in Management, the IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the Programme.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

SCHOLARSHIP AND FACILITIES

All selected candidates are eligible for CIMP Fellowship. A fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- per month will be provided for a period of 4 years to the admitted candidates. All the candidates getting admission will be provided accommodation within the campus. Each candidate has to pay the mess bill and study material charges.

They will have access to the library and other academic resources available at CIMP.

As a part of the programme fellow students will be allowed to attend one international and two national academic conferences.

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS

Application Forms and Admission Brochures can be obtained from the Institute by paying Rs. 500/- from second week of December to 31st March 2019. The forms will be available at CIMP reception counter on all working days from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Applicants can also apply online on our website (www.cimp.ac.in) along with online payment of the application fee. The applicants may apply online from the second week of December to 31st March 2019.

Applicants can submit the Application Form at the CIMP counter by hand or by post.

CIMP will not be responsible for any postal delays or non-receipt of application forms. The applicant must check his / her application status on the CIMP website regularly.